• Malaysia My Second Home

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program is a long-stay visa program offered by Malaysian Government to qualified foreign individuals and families who wish to live, retire, to have their children attend international schools, or just spend extended periods of time in Malaysia.

The MM2H Program is administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Successful applicant is granted MM2H Social Visit Pass (Multiple-Entry Visa) [MM2H Pass] for durations of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years in accordance with the Categories of Participation: Silver, Gold, Platinum, SEZ/SFZ, all renewable for 5-year intervals upon expiry.

Since its inception, the MM2H Program has undergone several enhancements to streamline the application process, increase the number of the Category of Participation, and strengthen its international appeal.

The MM2H Program has now become a unique part of Malaysia’s tourism and lifestyle landscape and a new channel of development and foreign investment.

MM2H Overview

Category

Silver

Gold

Platinum

SEZ/SFZ
Visa Duration (Renewable)

5 years

15 years20 years

10 years

Minimum Age Requirement

Age 25

Age 21

Fixed Deposit

USD150,000USD500,000USD1,000,00
  • USD32,000 (Age 50 +)
  • USD65,000 (Age 21 to 49)
Minimum Residential Property Purchase Price

RM600,000

RM1,000,000RM2,000,000
  • Must purchase new residential property directly from the developer in Forest City Project, Johor.
  • The property must be purchased before visa endorsement.
  • The minimum purchase price must meet with the relevant policies set by the Johor State Government.
Dependents

Legal spouse, unmarried and unemployed children up to Age 34 (biological, adopted, stepchildren), disabled children, parents, parents-in-law.

Minimum Stay

(Age 21 to 49)

A cumulative 90 days per year by the Applicant or Dependents.

No minimum stay requirement for Age 50 and above.

Work/Business/ Investment

Not allowed

Allowed

Not allowed

Tax Exemption

No tax on foreign funds/income and Fixed Deposit interest in Malaysia.

Registered Agent Fee (Mandated by MM2H Centre)

RM40,000

RM55,000RM70,000RM40,000
One-time Participation FeeRM1,000RM3,000RM200,000

RM1,000

Processing Fee

Applicant: RM5,000, each Dependent: RM2,500

Renewal FeeRM1,500/paxRM3,000/paxRM5,000/pax

RM300/pax

Key Financial Requirements

  1. Placement of Fixed Deposit (FD) in Malaysia
    • A successful applicant is required to place a Fixed Deposit in a Malaysian bank or financial institution.
    • The minimum amount of Fixed Deposit required depends on the Category of Participation.
    • A maximum withdrawal of up to 50% on the principal Fixed Deposit value is allowed after approval for residential property, education, medical and toursim related expenses in Malaysia under the MM2H guidelines.
  1. Purchase of a Residential Property
    • A successful applicant is required to complete the purchase a residential property in Malaysia within 12 months from the date of MM2H Pass endorsement.
    • The minimum purchase price of the residential property is subject to the stipulation of the Category of Participation and the State Government where the property is located.
    • The residential property must be held for 10 years.

Number of Approved Applications from June 2024 to March 2026 (Source: MM2H Centre)

NoMarketNumber of Applicants
1China6,704
2Taiwan2,102
3Hong Kong537
4Singapore383
5United States of America365
6United Kingdom272
7Bangladesh333
8Republic of Korea235
9Japan183
10Australia122
11Others1,259
Total12,495